Tennessee may well be known for its music and rich history, but a lot of what draws visitors from around the world is the natural beauty of our state. From backpacking and climbing to quiet, river floats and white water paddling, Tennessee delivers a broad range of sport for lovers of the out-of-doors. The Cumberland Mountains are home to many spectacular waterways and trails, and Heather Sallee, owner of the Outdoor Experience in Cookeville, reminds us that hiking season is back with a day hike to White County’s Virgin Falls.
We think it’s great news that several Tennessee Prisons are choosing to Go Green, and Live Green Tennessee recently visited Sergeant Doug Griffith of the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Griffith explained a recycling program that turns leftover food from five prisons into rich, fertile mulch that’s then used on a 100-acre kitchen garden. The inmates working the farm save the prison system—and you, the taxpayer—money... But more important is the responsibility, the fresh air, and the opportunity to learn practical, employable and life-long skills to help trustees adjust to life upon release.